Demolition on eyesore building in Summerside begins

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Work has begun to demolish the building at the corner of Granville and Ryan streets in Summerside.

The former site of the Centennial Pool and Holland College, the building has been vacant for more than 10 years.

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In November 2020, the city announced plans for a housing project at the site.

In December 2021, the city announced plans to tear down the property and build a $23-million health centre in its place.

Also that month, Tim Banks, president of Pan American Properties Ltd. told Saltwire Network there is a third development in the works.

Kristin Gardiner is a rural reporter with the SaltWire Network in Prince Edward Island. @KristinGardiner